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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Norwood tell Bert that he is not going to tolerate?
(a) His presence.
(b) His opinion.
(c) His disrespect.
(d) His honesty.

2. How are both Norwood and Bert alike?
(a) They have the same first name.
(b) They let their pride dictate their lives.
(c) They are the same height.
(d) They like the same food.

3. On what does little Billy begin playing?
(a) The furniture.
(b) A washboard.
(c) The floor.
(d) A fiddle.

4. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?
(a) The back steps are difficult to maneuver.
(b) The back door is being painted.
(c) The front door is closer to the car.
(d) Sallie is the Colonel's daughter.

5. When and where does the play begin?
(a) On a spring morning in 1830s Virginia.
(b) On a fall afternoon in 1930s Georgia.
(c) On a spring afternoon in 1930 Virginia.
(d) On a fall morning in 1830s Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?

2. What is Bert telling everyone?

3. What does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?

4. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?

5. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?

(see the answer key)

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